Update shared on 07 Nov 2025
Fair value Increased 1.51%Narrative Update: Bridgestone Analyst Price Target Revision
Analysts have raised their target price for Bridgestone by approximately ¥100 to ¥7,332. This change reflects improved revenue growth expectations and a modest adjustment in discount rate assumptions.
What's in the News
- Bridgestone will launch the BATTLAX RACING STREET RS12, a premium sports motorcycle tire featuring advanced race tire technology, in January 2026 for North American markets. (Key Developments)
- Yasuhiro Morita will become the new Global CEO and Representative Executive Officer of Bridgestone, effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed Shuichi Ishibashi. (Key Developments)
- Bridgestone completed the repurchase of approximately 32.16 million shares, representing 4.77% of its shares, for a total of ¥199.8 billion. This was carried out under a buyback program announced in February 2025. (Key Developments)
Valuation Changes
- Fair Value: Increased slightly from ¥7,223 to ¥7,332, reflecting higher future expectations.
- Discount Rate: Risen moderately from 6.27% to 6.80%, indicating a higher required return.
- Revenue Growth: Up from 3.00% to 3.31%, showing improved growth forecasts.
- Net Profit Margin: Edged down marginally from 9.88% to 9.87%.
- Future P/E: Increased modestly from 11.32x to 11.57x, suggesting slightly higher valuation multiples.
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